Sulzleklamm Suspension Bridge – Brunnstein Hut loop from Scharnitz

Mountain hikes & routes

Austria

Tyrol

Bezirk Innsbruck-Land

Region Seefeld – Tirols Hochplateau

Scharnitz

Sulzleklamm Suspension Bridge – Brunnstein Hut loop from Scharnitz

Hard

4.8

(19)

158

hikers

Sulzleklamm Suspension Bridge – Brunnstein Hut loop from Scharnitz

08:06

17.0km

1,170m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 6.22 km for 5.10 km

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.13 km

Porta Claudia

Highlight • Historical Site

During the Thirty Years' War, the Innsbruck government obtained permission to build a fortification on the grounds of the Freising monastery in the Scharnitz valley. It was built between 1632 …

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4.46 km

Sulzleklamm Suspension Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Great suspension bridge with fantastic views. However, not suitable for hikers with vertigo.

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4.80 km

View of the Karwendel Mountains

Highlight • Viewpoint

6.17 km

Brunnstein Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

As participants in the DAV campaign “This is what the mountains taste like”, the Brunnsteinhütte innkeepers prepare a large part of their food with local products. This gives guests an …

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6.23 km

Brunnsteinsteig Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

After what felt like hours of descent, finally a light sign on the horizon. 😀 Behind these walls there is a tap from which a cool, hoppy soft drink flows. Lets go! Motivation back at the top. 👍🏻😂

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8.64 km

Brunnstein Meadow

Highlight • Viewpoint

After the via ferrata finally a nice, grassy place to take a break.
Either on German or Austrian territory. ;-)

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10.3 km

View of the Isar Valley from the Karwendel

Highlight • Viewpoint

A great via ferrata with great views

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17.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.74 km

5.23 km

926 m

668 m

216 m

177 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.9 km

4.20 km

1.16 km

459 m

216 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,080 m)

Lowest point (950 m)

Weather

Sunday 4 October

15°C

7°C

53 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Comments

June 20, 2023,Brunnsteinspitze

I walked the Birzelgrat for the first time today, first a beautiful path through the forest, very pleasant in the heat today, then the path changes, it gets stony, rocky and you climb steeply uphill through pines, which feels a bit like today oven felt. From time to time you come to steep rocky sections where you can rest your …

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June 13, 2023,Berg Brunnsteinkopf und -spitze Leutasch

Today again pleasure mountain hiking instead of adrenaline rush => Brunnsteinspitze 2,180 m.a.s.l.

And exactly after this tour, I know again why I came to mountain hiking!! Steep climbs, slight exposure, some climbing in the 1st degree, mega views, buddy on the side and enjoying in a nice hut. That is life!!

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August 24, 2024,Rotwandlspitze ab Mittenwald (Hin und Zurück)

Failure is also part of it. We wanted to climb the Brunnsteinspitze as a pair. Shortly before the summit, my daughter said that she was not in the best shape and her legs were shaking. So, just before the summit, we decided to climb down.
You don't play with the mountains. Safety comes first in alpine terrain. The mountain rescue …

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August 5, 2025,Von Scharnitz zur Brunnsteinspitze (2.180 m)

A dream hike on a fantastically beautiful day ☀️ 🏞️ ♥️
The climb was extremely challenging, but with some really great climbing sections. Be extra cautious in the exposed sections.
We didn't see a soul until we reached the Brunnsteinspitze. And we even had the cross to ourselves. The view in all directions is simply breathtaking 😍. The clouds in …

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